This new technology is mind-boggling. Have a look at this photograph taken at the inauguration of the first black US President, Barack Obama, on 20 January 2009.

This photo was taken using a robotic camera with 1 474 megapixels.

Using the zoom functions, zoom to any section of the crowd, then wait a few seconds for the focus to adjust and clarify. Amazingly, you can see the face of each and every individual which attended the historic ceremony – completely in focus.

Makes one feel a bit like a member of the FBI or CSI.

Click on this link to see the mega-megapixel photo: gigapan.org